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Don’t miss the 11th Boat Builder Awards in Amsterdam
Seats are limited – secure your place to network with industry leaders and celebrate excellence in boat building
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Steyr Motors signs new UK and Greek distributors in €5m push
Agreements with Golden Arrow Marine and Petros Petropoulos expand the Austrian engine specialist’s sales and service footprint across two key European markets
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Superyacht Coating Conference to spotlight critical stage in the superyacht lifecycle
Returning to Metstrade on 18–19 November, the Superyacht Coating Conference will spotlight the technical, financial, and sustainability challenges behind achieving a flawless yacht finish
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Salvador city boosts nautical economy with US$4m investment
At the Salvador Boat Show, Mayor Bruno Reis unveiled a strategic plan to position Salvador as Brazil’s leading destination for nautical tourism
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Airmar opens Australian warehouse to strengthen local distribution and support
New facility in Melbourne will stock the US firm’s entire product portfoio
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AMAALA Triple Bay opens first phase, advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Red Sea Global unveils the initial resorts and experiences at AMAALA Triple Bay, a luxury wellness destination on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast
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multiplex, JLS Yachts open Dubai showroom
German yacht equipment supplier collaborates with local service firm to extend reach in growing Middle East yacht market
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Liguria showcases its excellence at Metstrade 2025
From advanced materials to next-gen marine systems, Ligurian firms bring Italian innovation to centre stage at Metstrade 2025
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Suntex expands US portfolio with two more marina acquisitions
Vintage Marina and Channel Islands Harbor Marina add more than 780 slips, expanding the group’s west coast presence
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Croatian refit yard begins €30m expansion following concession extension
Iskra Shipyard’s operating concession now runs through 2054
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EU Transport Investment Plan a boon for Europe’s boating sector
The ‘Sustainable Transport Investment Plan’ caps a year of lobbying by the Brussels-based European Boating Industry
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Henri-Lloyd expands presence in Norway with two new multi-brand stores
Parent company Monte Rosa Sport opens retail outlets in Bergen and Tromsø
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Molabo appoints Dutch distributor
De Stille Boot will represent the German firm’s marine power systems in the Netherlands
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South African marine consultancy targets Australian market
TLEMS is looking to forge partnerships for a range of models
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Ex-Sunseeker, Fairline exec joins TheYachtMarket
Industry expert Bryan Jones to drive global growth and innovation
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Sanlorenzo’s Q3 2025 results show sharp rise in year’s order intake
Order backlog jumps to €1.7bn with 90% sold to final clients
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African Boating Conference highlights continent’s marine leisure potential
Despite existing challenges, the sector offers considerable opportunities for growth
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Yamaha reports lower Q3 revenues, higher costs
Declines in PWC sales, higher SG&A and R&D expenses combine with US tariff impacts to reduce Q3 earnings
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Saxdor Yachts expands production ahead of 460 GTC flagship launch
The Finnish yard is increasing manufacturing capacity as it prepares to debut its largest model to date
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Obituary: Brian Collings
The co-director of AMF Boats and founder of Rivercity Marine has passed away
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2nd Qatar Boat Show gains traction with new regional boat launches
Qatar’s homegrown talent shone at the event, with Doha Craft, Halul, Tornado, and Balhambar Boats highlighting the rise of the nation’s marine manufacturing industry
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Sunreef Yachts opens Ft Lauderdale office, appoints US managing director
Polish cat builder strengthens US footprint; Philip Bell to lead American operations
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BoatUS Foundation launches national database to track abandoned boats
Database to support ongoing nationwide effort to remove derelict vessels across the US
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SAMSA appoints permanent CEO amid increase in marine traffic
Captain Dennis Mqadi joins the South African Maritime Safety Authority from Transnet
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ABYC Foundation hosts free educator forum
November 13 meeting aims to review educator resources and opportunities
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NZ RIB builder enters Canadian market
Rayglass Boats appoints exclusive dealer for its Protector RIB range in Canada
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Paris Nautic show set for successful revival
The Paris Boat Show is returning to the French capital in three weeks’ time
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Glydus launches Smart Steering, shortlisted for DAME Design Award 2025
The patent-pending system, designed for boats under 90hp, offers zero-feedback steering, minimal maintenance, and plug-and-play retrofit installation
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NXT edition of The Superyacht Forum sets agenda for industry growth
The Superyacht Forum NXT at Metstrade will bring together diverse industry and cross-sector perspectives, prioritising audience engagement
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Last few tickets remaining for the 11th Boat Builder Awards
Join 34 shortlisted companies, enjoy a Michelin-starred gala dinner, and connect with industry leaders – don’t miss your chance to be part of this landmark evening
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Benetti appoints new president of sales for Asia
Angel Zhou will oversee the builder’s commercial, marketing, and customer satisfaction activities across the region
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Mixed Q3 for KVH
Sequential revenue growth from the second quarter boosts confidence as the company works toward its year-end goals
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Sirena introduces AI-assisted, voice-controlled automation across yacht range
The Turkish builder has partnered with Vanemar and EmpirBus by Garmin to offer AI-driven voice control and intelligent onboard automation as an optional factory feature
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Twin Vee revenues up, losses reduced in positive third quarter
US boat builder making progress on return to profitability through cost controls, dealer growth and monetisation of non-core assets
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Lalizas Branches Synergy Summit unites global team on Aegina
More than 80 colleagues from 15 countries gathered for the biennial summit, sharing insights on product developments, strategic initiatives, and team support
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Floating Life confirms sale of 48m full-custom superyacht
Design of new vessel developed in-house and will be built by Baglietto
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Elan returns to boat building with new high-performance cruiser
New model signals the company’s fresh strategy and re-entry into the market, backed by advanced composite engineering and owner-operated bluewater capability
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Mulder Design, Flynt Yachts jointly unveil Flynt Revolante 48
The new Flynt flagship expands the brand’s fast dayboat offering to owners in both Europe and North America
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Sunseeker International secures new capital injection amid restructuring
The UK luxury yacht builder is set to receive a multimillion-pound investment from Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners. Possible link with proposed acquisition of Sunseeker London
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Flat revenues, lower profits in challenging Q2 for Suzuki
Higher material costs and unfavourable currency exchange eat at profits
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MasterCraft first-quarter results exceed expectations
US boat builder reports 5.6% YoY revenue gain on higher volumes, prices
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Executive appointment at MAN
Daniel Strucks to succed Mikael Lindner as head of MAN Engines business unit
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New Italian yacht brand to have global debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Rosario Alcaro’s new venture, Marcopolo Adventure Yachts, has already begun construction of its first two models
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Oyster Yachts opens Barcelona service centre
New facility supports a growing community of Oyster owners across the Mediterranean, with over 45 yachts already making Barcelona their base
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AquaAmp appoints GMA to represent waterproof electronics portfolio in Europe
The US firm is seeing increased European demand for its waterproof charging products
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Viking’s WAVS initiative and Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht recognised at FLIBS
Viking Marine Group’s WAVS Taskforce took the MRH Innovation & Sustainability Award, while the Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht earned Best of Show honours
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ExploMar to showcase powerful electric outboards at Metstrade
From November 18-20 in Amsterdam, ExploMar will present its high-performance electric outboard motor systems and patented technologies to a global audience
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Greek firm to represent Chinese builder in southern Europe
D.Thomas Marine will distribute the company’s yachts in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and Croatia
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